SOC 33-1091 · May 2025 · United States
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers across the United States is $55,940 per year, measured over 81,480 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $83,710.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 92.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $83,710 and Mississippi pays $43,410.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,710 | 710 | |
| 2 | Vermont | $78,110 | 60 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $73,500 | 260 | |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $66,780 | 250 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $63,690 | 1,640 | |
| 6 | Delaware | $62,840 | 180 | |
| 7 | Washington | $62,510 | 1,800 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $62,330 | 580 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $61,590 | 2,200 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $61,520 | 1,620 |
States with the most First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10,850 | $53,960 | |
| 2 | New York | 7,050 | $59,890 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,560 | $47,140 | |
| 4 | Texas | 6,490 | $46,740 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,160 | $47,510 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 2,730 | $57,390 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 2,540 | $49,400 | |
| 8 | Nevada | 2,540 | $53,210 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 2,370 | $59,540 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2,200 | $61,590 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattanooga | $100,340 | 180 |
| 2 | Lafayette | $89,610 | 40 |
| 3 | Norwich | $85,540 | 30 |
| 4 | Kennewick | $82,880 | 60 |
| 5 | Fayetteville | $82,010 | 230 |
| 6 | Rochester | $77,200 | 30 |
| 7 | Anchorage | $73,500 | 100 |
| 8 | Washington | $73,490 | 2,400 |
| 9 | Lynchburg | $73,230 | 40 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $72,300 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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